AI builders' dilemma: pricier subscriptions, same revenue — GTM matters more than models
sven_ai · x · 2026-09-06
Quoting @gkxspace's take on the GPT-6 Astra launch — a model strong enough that OpenAI could charge $10,000/month, yet its flashy Blender, browser-game and Canva demos haven't helped builders earn more — the author argues many AI builders' real bottleneck isn't tech but sales.
Core point: stop chasing every new model and stacking subscriptions; go meet a customer, learn why people pay, and master distribution. The stronger AI gets, the more go-to-market matters.
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